Presentation of a cheque for £2,105.00 to Fountaindale Principal, Mr Stuart Cameron by our current President Sue Manchester and past President Diane Miller. Proceeds of fund raising by members during 2017 – 2018. The money will provide, 2 Bluetooth speakers … Continued
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AGM 2019
President Kam welcomed new member Kath Whittingham – former Head of Democratic Service of a Local Authority. Retiring President Kam Britland welcomed new President Sue Manchester. Some of the memorable initiatives were noted as follows during President Kam’s year 2018/19 … Continued
Laura Furness – Head of Funding of National Lottery Community Fund
Laura Furness nee Britland, is our last speaker for President Kam’s year. Laura is her step daughter and is an extremely determined individual. Laura spoke to us twelve years ago in 2007 when Kam was president then. Since then, Laura … Continued
Celebrating International Womens’ Day on Fri 8th March
Over 160 people attended the IWD event at the Spring Water Restaurant with members, friends and other Soroptimist clubs from Chesterfield, Dukeries, Nottingham, Lichfield, Sheffield and Stratford upon Upon all enjoyed a delicious Chinese meal – listened to an inspirational … Continued
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Springwater Restaurant, Calverton, Friday 8th March
Here is the poster for our next fund raising event on the 8th March 2019 – please support us. All proceeds go to MIND and Mercy Malaysia. We would like all those who are interested, please get in touch before 25th … Continued
Supper meeting celebrating Chinese New Year on 5th February 2019
In order to celebrate the Spring Festival aka Chinese New Year – the year of the Pig we were requested by President Kam Britland to wear Red and Gold. The members look absolutely gorgeous with their outfits to receive Kam’s … Continued
Alzheimers training for Soroptimist Volunteers
President Kam presented badges to Nicky, Kathy, Lorraine after having training for serving teas and coffees at Mansfield Alzheimer’s Café
Safeguarding local citizens
November supper meeting talk was delivered by Inspector Nick Butler who is our neighbourhood policing inspector responsible for local policing in Mansfield District. It was enlightening & very reassuring with the work & his team is undertaking currently. I am … Continued
CENTENARY REMEMBRANCE 2018
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL MANSFIELD AND DISTRICT remembers all who gave there lives in wars and conflict. AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
61st Charter Dinner
President Kam Britland & Toast Master Sue Challis welcomed one of the speakers Mrs Anne Thompson SI Stratford-upon-Avon at the Hostess on Fri 12.10.18 celebrating the club’s 61st charter anniversary dinner. Speakers were:- Region President of SI Midland East – … Continued